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North Syracuse board advances $233.4 million budget and places propositions for May 19 vote
Summary
The North Syracuse Central School District board advanced a $233.4 million 2026–27 budget for voter consideration and moved vehicle and related propositions onto the May 19 ballot, while officials warned the plan relies on $10.45 million of reserves and a 5.25% tax‑levy increase largely driven by capital projects.
The North Syracuse Central School District board on Monday advanced a $233.4 million budget for voter consideration and placed vehicle and related capital propositions on the May 19 ballot.
Business official Don Keegan and district leader Dr. Ward presented the final budget proposal, describing a 4.2% increase in spending that the district says it is balancing in part with $10.45 million of fund balance and reserves. The presentation estimated a 2.8% increase in state aid but said that the state budget had not been finalized. Keegan described the fund‑balance use as “not a sustainable method of balancing a budget” and said school leaders hope for additional state aid in the coming weeks.
Officials said the proposed…
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